Welcome back,
How much space is necessary for a human being? Most North Americans see bigger as better. Not saying this is wrong, but it does raise an interesting point: how big, is big enough?
The average North American home is approx 2000 sq ft, but why so large? Can we handle a 300 sq ft or less apartment? I think it's feasible, as long as the design is thoughtful.
The L41 home is designed for a generation that understands the principles of “small is beautiful”. l41home.com
L41 is constructed of Cross-Laminated Timber, (CLT) a relatively new wood product in North America. CLT is solid wood and can be used as a substitute for concrete in mid-rise buildings. (the British have built 9 stories buildings from CLT) When one considers that concrete is responsible for 8% of the world’s carbon emissions, the implications become clear. A minimalist architectural masterpiece setting a new LEED standard.
Getting a little carried away, this ideal might be a little difficult to market. Might be seen as too small, not practical or a bit of an extreme in minimalist design. Cost effectiveness will be the key. Make it cheap and cheerful and people will buy it. Prefab will eventually sell itself.
Cheers
AP
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